Career & Technical Education
Welcome to Eaton RESA Career & Technical Education
Greetings! Welcome to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Eaton County! Following our national motto, “Celebrate TODAY, Own TOMORROW,” our CTE programs inspire and connect students to careers with real-world experiences as they move seamlessly from career exploration to career and college readiness during their K-12 educational journey.
Eaton County has a long-standing history of providing excellent career-focused opportunities for students. CTE programs are offered through the RESA’s Career Preparation Center and all of our local high schools - Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley, and Potterville. Local industry, AIS, Capital Region International Airport, Crosswinds Aviation, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Potter Park Zoo - as well as post-secondary institutions including Davenport University, Lansing Community College, and The University of Olivet offer unique learning opportunities and direct college credit for many CTE programs.
These CTE partners open the door for many students every day! Beginning in elementary school, students are exposed to early career awareness; in middle school, career exploration around student interest is linked with program offerings, and high school students are intentionally connected with individualized career experiences, programs, industry credentials, and direct college credit.
Let Eaton County CTE programs help YOU jumpstart your career and college readiness! Check out CTE today!
Career & Technical Education Experience at CPC
Important Facts
34.7% (over 79,000) of grade 11 and 12 students were enrolled in a CTE program.
72.4% of CTE graduates were placed in continuing education or employment related to their high school CTE programs.
Over 95% of high school CTE graduates are on-time graduates each year, which is 15% higher than the average of all Michigan students.
96.4% (over 23,000) of students who complete a high school CTE program were employed, in continuing education, or both after high school.
Students who enrolled in a high school CTE program earned higher wages than non-CTE students within each level of educational attainment.
Eaton RESA CTE Programs by Pathway
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
- Charlotte Public Schools - Digital Media & Design, Business Management
- Maple Valley Schools - Business Management & Administration
- Grand Ledge Public Schools - Marketing, Accounting, Business Finance, Introduction to Business
- Eaton RESA - Business Academy, Computer Security, Game Design, Insurance & Risk Management, Digital Media
Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
- Eaton RESA - Automotive Technology I & II, Heavy Equipment Repair and Operator, Machining & Manufacturing Technology, Robotics & Automation, Welding I & II
- Grand Ledge Public Schools - Engineering Design, Mechanical Drafting
Health Sciences
- Eaton RESA - Health Technology I & II, Sports Medicine, Medical Assisting, BSN
Human Services
- Eaton RESA - Aviation Careers Institute, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Natural Resources & Agri-Science
- Eaton RESA - Animal Science & Zoo Management
- Charlotte Public Schools - Zoology, Botany, Vet Science, Ag Mechanics, Leadership, Advanced Botany, Advanced Zoology
- Eaton Rapids Public Schools - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Botany, Chemistry, Animal Biology
- Maple Valley Schools - Introduction to DNR/Natural Resources Management, Plant & Animal Biology
CTE Resources
- Department of Education
- Michigan Career Pathfinder helps students create a custom roadmap by exploring careers, schools, and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you.
Eaton County Teacher Resources
Partners
Contacts
Attendance Line
517.483.9966
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Upcoming Events
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26 Sep
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End of Marking Period 1Date: Sep 26Calendar: Career Preparation Center
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1 Oct
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Manufacturing Weekthru Oct 3Manufacturing WeekDate: Oct 1 - Oct 3Calendar: Career Preparation Center
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29 Oct
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Fall Advisory Meeting 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMFall Advisory MeetingDate: Oct 29Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMCalendar: Career Preparation CenterThese meetings are needed so that programs can be state-approved. Participants included business, industry, and education partners.
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30 Oct
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NTHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 AM to 10:00 AMNTHS Induction CeremonyDate: Oct 30Time: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: Career Preparation CenterCeremony to recognize our students who participated in NTHS
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7 Nov
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End of Marking Period 2Date: Nov 7Calendar: Career Preparation Center
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